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Overview |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 73% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 6,690 students)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or SUNY Cortland?
- Montclair State University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Montclair State University than SUNY College at Cortland ($21,465.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than SUNY Cortland ($13,742 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 18.7% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($13,620 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than Montclair State University (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 25.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($11,771 vs. $9,369)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or SUNY Cortland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY Cortland and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Montclair State University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,999)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/